Full Record |
| Title |
Christ Calling his First Disciples, Simon, Andrew, James and John |
| Original Translation |
Jesus ruft Seine Ersten Jünger, Simon, Andreas, Jakob und Johannes |
| Collection |
New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester |
| Artist |
Brenner, Adam (Austrian artist, 1800-1891) |
| Date |
1839 (dated) |
| Signed |
yes |
| Description |
This painting of Christ calling his first disciples is by the little-known Austrian artist Adam Brenner. Christ is shown in the centre of the composition with the two sets of brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John. All were fishermen and Brenner shows them on the shore with their nets. The artist's name and the date are inscribed in the sand. Brenner trained at the Academy in Vienna and he remained a life-long adherent of academic values. He generally painted historical subjects in a detailed style which owed much to the German Nazarene Brotherhood. |
| Current Accession Number |
L.F146.1964.0.0 |
| Former Accession Number |
146 A 1964 |
| Inscription |
front lc (on sand) 'Adam Brenner pinx. 1839' |
| Subject |
figure; landscape; marine; religion; still life; trade and industry |
| Measurements |
62.5 x 78.8 cm cm (estimate) |
| Material |
oil on canvas |
| Acquisition Details |
Given by Mrs Jarrett 1964. |
| Principal Exhibitions |
The Expressionist Revolution in German Art, 1871-1933, Leicester Museum, 1978, cat. no. 5. |
| Publications |
Herbert, B., and A. Hinshelwood, The Expressionist Revolution in Art, 1871 - 1933, Leicester, 1978, cat. no. 5, p. 56, ill. |
| Rights Owner |
Leicester City Museums Service |
| Author |
Dr Angela Smith |
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